Amnicon Falls State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily 6 a.m. – 11 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- dnr.wisconsin.gov(715) 398-3000
Official page last checked Oct 30, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Partial closure Amnicon Falls SP Campground Closed (2026-2027)The campground at Amnicon Falls State Park is closed through Thursday, May 27, 2027 for road maintenance. The road to the waterfalls and covered… (more)
The campground at Amnicon Falls State Park is closed through Thursday, May 27, 2027 for road maintenance. The road to the waterfalls and covered bridge, and all trails at the park will remain open. Impact: Low.
Posted by the park 2026-10-21. Official alert
Overview
Amnicon Falls State Park is a 834-acre park in Douglas County, about 11 miles southeast of Superior.
Popular activities here are hunting in season, swimming, fishing, hiking, and picnicking. Its trail network totals roughly 2 miles, according to the park. For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites).
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | 6 a.m. – 11 p.m. | — |
| Daily | 6 a.m. – 11 p.m. | — |
Official wording
Open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. year-round. Amnicon Falls State Park is open year-round from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 30, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Chicago).
Pets
Pets allowed on a physical leash no longer than 8 feet at all times and under control; loose pets may be seized. Property-specific pet areas/restrictions appear on park pages.
Statewide rule from Wisconsin's park system (source). This park’s page doesn’t state its own pet rules, so check for local restrictions.
Fees and passes
Per vehicle, resident vs nonresident pricing: a vehicle admission pass is required on all motor vehicles stopping in state parks, forests and recreation areas (daily $13 WI / $16 out-of-state; annual $28 / $50; rates effective Aug. 19, 2025). State trails use a per-person trail pass for certain uses. Heritage Hill SP charges a per-person admission instead.
Statewide fee rule from Wisconsin's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
Wisconsin park passes
- 12-month vehicle admission pass (Wisconsin plates) — $28. All Wisconsin state parks, forests and recreation areas for 12 months Details
- 12-month vehicle admission pass (out-of-state plates) — $50. Same, nonresident vehicles Details
- 12-month pass, Wisconsin residents 65+ — $13. Resident senior vehicles Details
- 12-month reduced-rate pass (additional household vehicle) — $15.50 resident / $32.50 nonresident. Additional vehicles at the same household address; bought with a full-price pass Details
- Daily vehicle admission pass — $13 resident / $3 resident 65+ / $16 nonresident Details
From the Wisconsin state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- Wisconsin State Park System reservations (Camis 'Going to Camp')
- Phone
- 1-888-947-2757
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campground Amnicon Falls State Park has 36 campsites, including one that is accessible for people with disabilities and two walk-in sites, 100 and 150 feet from the parking area. There are a swing set and sandbox in the campground, as well as a large field perfect for family activities. Vault toilets and drinking water faucets are available.
• Campground map | — | — |
Camping details from the park
Amnicon Falls State Park offers a quiet, mostly rustic campground, with tall trees partly or fully shading all the sites. There are no electric hookups, showers or dump station. No generators may be operated in the park.
Campground: Amnicon Falls State Park has 36 campsites, including one that is accessible for people with disabilities and two walk-in sites, 100 and 150 feet from the parking area. There are a swing set and sandbox in the campground, as well as a large field perfect for family activities. Vault toilets and drinking water faucets are available.
- Campground map
Firewood: Don't move firewood!
From the official park page, checked Oct 30, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
CampingHikingHuntingFishingPicnickingSwimming
Swimming
While swimming and wading are permitted, caution is urged. Water levels and flows fluctuate and river conditions change from day to day. Rocks may be slippery. Never allow children to swim unsupervised. Amnicon Falls State Park has no designated beaches and no lifeguards.
No diving or jumping. Jumping from rock walls into the river is dangerous and not permitted. River levels vary, resulting in unknown water depths and current changes. In addition, rocks fall from the gorge walls and are hidden in the dark water.
Fishing
Although better known for its scenery than its fishing, the Amnicon River sometimes produces excellent catches. A warm water stream, it flows north into Lake Superior. Below the park, it changes from a fast-flowing river to one that is slow, wide and meandering. A variety of species that live in the lower river and Lake Superior migrate up the Amnicon to spawn each year. The best fishing is downstream from the Lower Falls. All anglers 16 years and older must have a fishing license. In addition, anyone fishing for or keeping trout must have a trout stamp.
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
Camping
- Tent camping
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Getting there
- Address
- 4279 South County Highway U
South Range, WI 54874 - Nearest town
- Superior — about 11 mi southeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 46.6084, -91.8873
- Phone
- (715) 398-3000
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
Amnicon Falls State Park is about 7 miles east of the Superior city limits in Douglas County. • Get directions
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Wisconsin State Park System — park page — last checked Oct 30, 2026
- Wisconsin DNR 'Find a Park' directory (server-rendered Drupal view, ?page=0..5), filtered to /topic/parks/ property pages
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
- Photo: Upper Falls, Amnicon Falls State Park.jpg — CC0 1.0 (public domain dedication), TheCatalyst31
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology